Family Law Attorney in Washington, DC
Working with You to Resolve Child Custody and Visitation Matters
When you are involved in divorce proceedings, coming to agreement on who will have custody and how often visitation will occur can be hard. As a parent, you want your children to be happy, healthy and well-adjusted, and you want to play a meaningful role in their growth and development. Trying to resolve these issues in ways that meet everyone's needs can result in significant stress and anxiety. You want a lawyer who will work closely with you, helping you identify all your options, so that you can make informed decisions.
At the Law Offices of John Degraffenreed, PLLC, we emphasize personal attention and a high level of responsiveness to our clients. We understand the stress and anxiety that come with divorce and are always looking for ways to minimize the anxiety you face. We return all phone calls and e-mails as quickly as possible. To schedule a free initial consultation, contact our office or call us at 202-536-3341 (toll-free at 866-604-6972).
Our Child Custody and Visitation Practice
We work closely with clients throughout the District of Columbia. We help them establish and implement custody and visitation arrangements that are in the best interests of their children while protecting and maintaining their rights as parents. We represent individuals at all stages of a custody or visitation dispute, from the determination of temporary custody and parenting plans to final decrees, as well as post-judgment requests for enforcement or modification.
In Washington, DC, the court will assume that joint custody is in the best interests of the child, unless there are specific factors that support a finding of sole custody. We will work closely with you to review all important factors in reaching a custody arrangement, including:
- The wishes of the child (when the child has reached a certain age)
- The wishes of the parents
- Past interactions between the child and parents, siblings or others to whom the child may be emotionally attached
- The child's attachment to home or school, as well any potential disruptions in social or school life that may be caused by a custody or visitation arrangement
- The mental and physical health of all parties involved
- Allegations or evidence of abuse of the child by a parent
- The willingness of the parents to share custody
- The proximity of the parents' homes
- The demands of the parents' jobs
- The age and number of children
- The parents' ability to support a joint custody arrangement
Contact Our Office
To set up an appointment for a free initial consultation, contact us by e-mail or call us at 202-536-3341 (toll-free at 866-604-6972). We keep regular office hours, and meet with clients evenings or weekends by request. Visa, MasterCard and Discover are accepted, as well as debit cards.